HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Robert E Torti, MD, PA dba Retina Specialists data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Robert E Torti, MD, PA dba Retina Specialists
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 887
- Submission date
- Feb 17, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On February 17, 2017, Robert E. Torti, MD, PA d/b/a Retina Specialists, the covered entity (CE), reported that the protected health information (PHI) of 887 individuals went missing. The types of PHI involved in the breach included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. It also notified law enforcement. Additionally, OCR obtained and reviewed evidence that the CE implemented improved administrative a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Robert E Torti, MD, PA dba Retina Specialists data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 887 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 17, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Robert E Torti, MD, PA dba Retina Specialists legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Robert E Torti, MD, PA dba Retina Specialists.